Using your NEC
The National Entitlement Card offers free or cheaper travel to young people, older people and people with a disability. Find out how to get or replace your NEC.
Young people
For young people the NEC card is the same as the Young Scot card.
If you are 11 to 15, it proves you are entitled to a child fare on buses, trains and trams.
If you are 16 to 18 or you are 19 to 25 and a full time volunteer, it gives you one third off travel in Scotland, except on trams.
for other Young Scot benefits.
60 and over
The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of 麻豆AV.
People with a disability
Your card will give you free bus travel across Scotland, and also trams if your card was issued by the City of 麻豆AV.
If your card has a C+ symbol it allows a companion to travel free with you.
People with visual impairments can get free train and cheaper ferry travel. Visit the to find out more.
Trams
For trams, you must validate your card on the platform first.
Trains
From 1st April 2025, a 12 month pilot is being introduced which will enable those who have a Sight Impaired National Entitlement Card (NEC) with the eye+1 symbol to bring a companion with them at no cost when travelling together on trains within Scotland on ScotRail services.
The blind cardholder can be accompanied by 1 companion who will be granted free travel with the cardholder.